what explains this skin sensation when it (on your torso) feels burning and freezing...

[Grasswire2]

.... at the same time?
It's bizarre.
Might be related to meds?
Dunno.

[Grasswire2]

1. also, super itchy

and that could def be from meds.

[Marthe48]

2. Are the meds oral or topical?

Sounds like the sense nerves are confused.

[Grasswire2]

3. oral

I know that my blood thinner can be responsible for itchy skin, but that doesn't explain the hot-cold feeling at the same time, and strong.

[UTUSN]

4. Is it shingles? - I've had a couple of bouts of that, thankfully mild but it can be horrible.

From the chicken pox virus in childhood, stays hidden for ages, then revitalizes late in life, maybe triggered by stress.

Have had 2 little bouts with it, can be HORRIBLE (not me, thank goodness).

Long story, not belaboring it here, but E.R. couldn't diagnose it with tons of tests, then 3 dots at the waist meant SHINGLES.

*** Can't be fixed ahead of time because the symptoms are mild or whatever, little lethargy/ - then it's too late: You don't know what's happening, and when it's started it's too late. Will go for weeks.

[Grasswire2]

5. never had shingles nt